enthusiastically
Americanadverb
Other Word Forms
- antienthusiastically adverb
- hyperenthusiastically adverb
- nonenthusiastically adverb
- overenthusiastically adverb
- pseudoenthusiastically adverb
- quasi-enthusiastically adverb
- unenthusiastically adverb
Etymology
Origin of enthusiastically
First recorded in 1725–35; enthusiastic ( def. ) + -ally ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Harris enthusiastically greeted voters who answered their doors, even running up hilly driveways to shake their hands and handing out his personal phone number.
From BBC
But while the fans enthusiastically supported the players, there was very little interaction between them and the team during the match.
From BBC
“I had so many amazing teachers mentor me,” she said, speaking rapidly and enthusiastically, “and I just want to say thank you to you guys.”
From Los Angeles Times
He even penned an autobiography - From Barefoot to Bishop: A Rwandan Refugee's Journey - enthusiastically described by the Church Times website as a "remarkable" account of his beginnings.
From BBC
Even most of those campaigners who enthusiastically support the roll-out of e-bikes say that the experience of disabled people like Matthies needs addressing.
From BBC
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